Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Egypt with a short sunny escape to Cairo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel. Swap cold winter days for golden skies, ancient wonders, and unforgettable festive memories.
Begin your 4 day Egypt Christmas tour in Cairo. Visit the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum with your expert guide and discover treasures from ancient Egypt’s glorious past. Fly to Aswan, one of Egypt’s most peaceful winter destinations. Visit the beautiful Philae Temple, set on an island in the Nile. Enjoy the warm charm of Aswan and the relaxed spirit of your Egypt Christmas vacation.
The highlight of your Egypt Christmas and New Year tour is Abu Simbel. Stand before the colossal temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. These grand monuments create a powerful ending to your festive journey.
This Cairo Aswan Abu Simbel tour blends history, sunshine, and holiday magic. Join Egypt Best Vacations and make Christmas in Egypt and New Year in Egypt truly special.
Touchdown in Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, Egypt Best Vacations’ friendly representative welcomes you and navigates the visa and arrival process with ease. Step outside the terminal, where your personal guide awaits to launch your Christmas and New Year in Egypt.
Prepare to be swept away by the majesty of the Giza Plateau. Your guide unveils the secrets of the Great Pyramids, unraveling the mysteries behind their construction and dispelling extraterrestrial myths. Discover their true purpose not as tombs, but as divine temples honoring pharaohs. The imposing Sphinx will also captivate you with its enigmatic gaze, guarding the sands of time. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then settle into your comfortable Cairo hotel, ready to experience the magic of Egypt first-hand. Savor a restful night, your dreams infused with the whispers of ancient pharaohs and the promise of adventures yet to come.
Meals Plan: Lunch Only
Rise and shine! Today, your 4 day Egypt Christmas tour whisks you from bustling Cairo to the serene embrace of Aswan, a sun-drenched oasis along the mighty Nile. Upon arrival, your friendly local guide will greet you and whisk you away to begin your exploration of this ancient city.
First stop, the Aswan High Dam, a modern marvel of engineering that stands as a testament to human ingenuity. Built to control the Nile’s powerful floods and generate much-needed electricity. Next, prepare to be dazzled by the Philae Temple, affectionately known as the “Pearl of Egypt.” This exquisitely preserved temple dedicated to the goddess Isis was painstakingly relocated. Your day concludes at the Unfinished Obelisk, a testament to the ambition and skill of ancient Egyptian stonemasons. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant. After a day of wonder, relax in the comfort of your Aswan hotel.
Optional tour: Tour to Nubian Village in Aswan
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
As the first rays of dawn paint the Aswan sky, your Egypt Christmas and New Year tour takes a thrilling turn. Today, you embark on a journey to the legendary temples of Abu Simbel, where history whispers from every sandstone crevice.
Arriving at Abu Simbel is like stepping onto the set of a mythical epic. Towering colossi of Ramses II, their faces weathered by millennia, guard the entrance to the Great Temple, a monument to his power and legacy. Step across the sands to the Small Temple, dedicated to Ramses II’s beloved Nefertari. Witness the tenderness etched in stone, a testament to their enduring love story that transcends time. Learn about the remarkable UNESCO-led operation that meticulously relocated the temples from the rising waters of the Aswan High Dam, ensuring their survival for future generations. This act of preservation underscores the enduring power of these ancient marvels.
Bid farewell to Abu Simbel to board your flight back to Cairo, carrying the imprint of ancient wonders in your heart. Enjoy a final transfer to your hotel, savoring the memories of your Cairo Aswan Abu Simbel tour before a restful night’s sleep.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
The final chapter of your Egypt Christmas vacation unfolds in the vibrant heart of Cairo. Let history guide your steps as you weave through the captivating tapestry of its past. Immerse yourself in the Grand Egyptian Museum, a treasure trove overflowing with the whispers of ancient epochs. From the museum, ascend to the Citadel, a fortress etched in stone by the legendary Saladin. Within the Citadel, marvel at the White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha, a dazzling gem of alabaster and Ottoman splendor. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant. For your final flourish, lose yourself in the vibrant labyrinth of Khan El Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East. Haggle for treasures amidst a symphony of spices and banter.
As your Christmas and New Year in Egypt concludes, your guide bids you farewell. But the whispers of Egypt won’t fade easily. Let the memories linger, a promise of future adventures yet to unfold. Feel free to contact us about your next Egyptian escapade, for the magic of this land will forever beckon you back.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
